Free guided- and self-guided tours are available during normal business hours. We are dog- and child-friendly. We do not serve food, however we have pretzels to cleanse your pallet between tastings. You may bring your own snacks/food, however no outside beverages are allowed. We offer bottled water for sale, and the tap water is free. Private and semi-private space is available for special events. Contact us for details.

Since opening, Slack Tide has grown from brewing 200 barrels of beer its’ first year to having the capacity to brew 2000 barrels. In 2016 the brewery added a 3BBL brew house and in 2017 expanded its operations again to include a 10BBL production brew house. It’s 3BBL brew house is used for seasonal and experimental beers typically available only in the tasting room. The 10BBL system is used primarily for production beers that are available in over 50 accounts and in cans starting late summer 2018.

Slack Tide offers up to 12 beers on tap and has received several awards: Bell Buoy, Belgian-style Blond Ale won 1^st Place at the 2016 Philadelphia Brew-Vitational; Knockdown, Black IPA won Bronze at the 2017 Best of Craft Beer Awards in Bend, Oregon; and the brewery was honored with a 2016 Critics Choice award from Craft Beer & Brewers Magazine.

Tastings are available as a flight with four 4oz pours or get a Slacker Special and do your tastings in our signature pint glass that’s yours to keep. Take home your favorites in a 64oz growler or in 32oz Crowler cans.  Beginning in late summer 2018, you can also get 12oz and 16oz cans in our tasting room.

In early 2014, the HCSV Foundation Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pursue the development of a small brewery on the Village grounds with the name Cold Spring Brewery. To this end, and in keeping with the mission of the Historic Cold Spring Village, an 1804 three bay English-style Cape May County barn from Upper Township was purchased. Stillwell and Elizabeth Corson, a familiar name in the County, built the classic building. Permission to restore and reconstruct the barn, board by board, and place it on Village property was received from both the Lower Township and County of Cape May Zoning Boards along with approvals to utilize the barn in connection with the proposed brewery.

Although the barn/brewery is located outside the Village fencing, it remains part and parcel of the 30 acres that are located between Seashore Road and Route 9 in Cold Spring, containing 27 restored historic structures. Funding for the project was secured through HCSV Foundation’s fundraising events, donations, memberships, retail sales, corporate sponsorship for programs and gate revenue. Its purpose is to stabilize the museum for future generations to enjoy.

With 23 taps pouring everything from flagship favorites like Cape May IPA, Coastal Evacuation Double IPA, Always Ready Pale Ale, and Cape May White to a rotating lineup of 20 seasonal, small-batch, and limited releases, there’s always something new to try. The original brewing space is now dedicated to experimental creations, including sour beers and barrel-aged brews, while a separate industrial facility keeps the flagship production running strong.

Step into the Tasting Room and immerse yourself in the interactive, self-guided tour designed in the lively style of the Wildwood boardwalk. Play games, snap fun photos, and discover the fascinating journey from grain to glass. Enjoy a flight of four beers with a souvenir glass or sip on a full pint of your favorite brew while taking in the expansive indoor seating area, rooms surrounding the sour facility, or the attached Beer Garden.

Before heading out, stop by the Brewtique gift shop to grab some beer to-go in cans or growlers and explore the latest collection of apparel and accessories. While New Jersey law prevents production breweries from serving food, visitors are welcome to bring their own. Whether you’re kicking off your Cape May adventure or wrapping up a perfect beach getaway, Cape May Brewing Company is a can’t-miss stop for great beer, good vibes, and an authentic taste of the Jersey Shore.